Don't underestimate a man who was the head of the KGB, well really the Federal Security Service (FSB), that followed the KGB. He doesn't take competition well. His competition doesn't seem to fare well; the opposition poisoned? I'm not saying it was Putin, but don't kid yourself if you think he's not hard as nails.
Don't underestimate a man who was the head of the KGB, well really the Federal Security Service (FSB), that followed the KGB. He doesn't take competition well. His competition doesn't seem to fare well; the opposition poisoned? I'm not saying it was Putin, but don't kid yourself if you think he's not hard as nails.
He's a crony capitalist, sure. Perhaps all the other things you allude to as well. But not a communist.
These words have very specific meanings. Nothing you wrote indicates Putin is a communist.
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